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Hollow City
Ransom Riggs
The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London the peculiar capital of the world. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. Like its predecessor, this second novel in the Peculiar Children series blends thrilling fantasy with never-before-published vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reacting experience.
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My Rating: 3.9/5
Ransom Riggs has captivated the hearts of his peculiar fans with just his debut novel. Since the release of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, its readers have been anticipating the release of Hollow City, the second book, and now those who finished Hollow City are patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for the next book to come out.
Hollow City, for me, had a lot more adventure to it. The first book had more mystery, though. Anyways, Hollow City was a very interesting read. There was a vast use of imagination. Though some would say that the book was messy because the plot revolves around random pictures, I believe that those random pictures made the book unpredictable when it comes to its characters. I have to admit, however, that there were parts that were predictable but I don’t think that the normal reader would notice that. If you let yourself loose into Hollow City, you’ll experience more of its peculiar mysticism.
The book started off where the first book ended (obviously), and it felt as if you were climbing a mountain. The first part was rather slow (but I believe it is needed to build up a story), but once the challenges were brought to the children, the pace just slaps you in the face. There are remarkable characters and tragic events that take place in the book, giving this so-called children’s book a more mature vibe.
*Just a side comment… I don’t really see why this book was considered to be for kids. There was cursing in the first book, the tragic events (like the murder of Jacob’s grandfather), and the romance between Jacob and Emma (think of it this way… you’re dating your grandfather’s ex-girlfriend)
Hollow City, a tale where children are forced to grow up, fills its readers with spellbinding characters that each have tragic stories. Despite the horrors, though, that happen in the book, Riggs maintains this light feel throughout the book that you can still smile when you put the book down. So don’t be swayed by its seemingly dark cover and peculiar summary.